I also know a fair bit about SF rent control laws.Fun fact: I worked on a derivatives accounting investigation into Fannie Mae a few years ago, looking into interest rate hedges.I started learning about real estate within the last 6 months, but quite a few of my family members have RE backgrounds in Chicago, and the Southwest.

Hope you enjoy and derive a huge benefit from this wonderful platform.

Having said that, I have derived great benefits from being a member of my local REIA  which costs me next to nothing.

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Naturally, appreciation is driven by economic growth, desirable location - weather (California, Nevada, Arizona, Florida) and the price of land which practically derives from the first two.

Reserves cannot be derived from a gift.

This is easier said than done because passive investors don't really hang out on free platforms because they prefer their privacy, don't derive any value from talking to new investors, and are busy living fulfilling lives ie family/job.2.

@Daniel LambertThe more units a property has the more it’s value will be derived from the income it produces.

How a business derives its cash flow is the basis of how the loan is classified.

About all you can do is show them how you derived the values you have, but this seller obviously isn't motivated (not suffering enough distress).